Chris and Andy talk about the third episode of ‘The Old Man’ and what marks some turning points for the show (6:25). Then, they do a midseason check-in with ‘The Boys’ (20:22) before talking about why they love ‘The Bear’ (29:56).
Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald
Producer: Kaya McMullen
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Jul 14
Will Apple Own the Emmys This Year? Plus, ‘House of the Dragon’ S3E4 With Joanna Robinson.
Chris is joined by Joanna Robinson to talk about Apple’s surprising Emmy turnout, the Outstanding Drama Series nominations, the state of comedy, and more takeaways from this year’s slate of Emmy nominations (2:50). Then they talk about the surprising lack of summer TV and the pot ... Show More
50m 16s
Jul 10
‘Star City’ Season Finale With Creators Ben Nedivi and Matt Wolpert. Plus, Emmy Nominations!
Andy talks about the most notable surprises and snubs from the 2026 Emmy nominations (2:48). Later, he is joined by ‘Star City’ cocreators Ben Nedivi and Matt Wolpert to discuss why they felt drawn to making a spy drama in the world of ‘For All Mankind,’ how ‘Chernobyl’ influence ... Show More
57m 19s
Jun 2022
'The Boys’ Season 3, Episodes 1-3 Instant Reactions | The Midnight Boys
The Midnight Boys are back to share their thoughts on the opening episodes of the third season of Amazon Prime’s ‘The Boys’ (02:00). Later, Van calls Laz Alonzo to get some insight on playing the character Mother’s Milk (1:01:00).
Hosts: Charles Holmes, Van Lathan, and Jomi Adeni ... Show More
1h 36m
Jun 2024
‘The Bear’ Season 3, Episodes 3-4: Moving Too Fast
Charles and Van follow a set of non-negotiables to recap the third and fourth episodes of ‘The Bear’ Season 3. They start by discussing Lionel Boyce’s growth as an actor, whether Carmy is just too talented to be a good leader, and why Carmy and Richie’s relationship has to be fra ... Show More
46m 11s
Apr 2025
Season 3: A Final Goodbye with Aimee Lou Wood
Hosts Jia Tolentino and Josh Bearman revisit their predictions and dive into the show’s exploration of identity. Plus, Josh sits down with Aimee Lou Wood to talk about Chelsea’s complexity, her soulmate connection to Rick, and the challenges of keeping that explosive finale under ... Show More
44m 2s
Jul 2024
‘The Bear’ Season 3, Episodes 7-8: Chasing Ghosts
Charles and Van enter Valhalla to recap the seventh and eighth episodes of ‘The Bear’ Season 3. They start by discussing how Carmy’s legacy is intertwined with toxicity, why Syd is so attached to the restaurant, and the show’s unique relationship with the real-world fine dining i ... Show More
46m 10s
Jun 2024
The Bear - S03E05-7 - Children, Napkins, Legacy
The Fak of the matter is this show is serving one stellar episode after another. Jim and A.Ron are ready to gorge on the middle of season 3 of The Bear. Has Carmy learned to get out his own way? Can Ritchie figure out how to not f up? Will Sugar’s baby also have a sarcastic, food ... Show More
1h 9m
Dec 2021
'Succession' S3, E8 Precap
Chris and Wos react to Kendall’s birthday and much more from Season 3, Episode 7 of ‘Succession.’ Then, the guys look ahead to Episode 8.
Hosts: Chris Ryan and Wosny Lambre
Production Assistant: Jonathan Kermah
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30m 3s
Jul 2024
‘The Bear’ Season 3, Episodes 5-6: Too Many Cooks
Charles and Van stumble back into The Beef to recap the fifth and sixth episodes of ‘The Bear’ Season 3. They discuss why Season 3 isn’t as compelling as past seasons, how Carmy has devolved into an increasingly unlikable character, and whether the show is suffering from a cameo ... Show More
55m 17s
Jun 2023
‘The Bear’ Season 2, Episodes 9-10 Recap
Charles and Van share their thoughts on the final two episodes of ‘The Bear’ Season 2 and wrap up their coverage of the FX series for this season. They discuss the immense success of the show’s second season, the palpable chemistry between Carmy and Sydney, the crushing final sce ... Show More
1h 1m